grahamc Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 So for those that are interested.... After having gotten bored of modifying supras and imprezas, I was ready to give up on modding cars and go for the simple solution, an Aston Martin. Was convinced to test drive the GTR by Jurgen (JM-Imports)..... I immediately started looking for I wanted, a red 2010 model. Turned out to be rather hard to find, but finally found it at Middlehurst Nissan. This is what it looked like the day I collected:- After a tedious 1200mile run-in, the car went to ValetMagic for some trim wrapping (interior and exterior), some minor parts (ypipe, some K&N panel filters) and a detail. Exterior:- Interior:- Some of the interior wrap: Had the car dyno'd (at Surrey Rolling road) when it was standard and it made 499.5bhp - very happy consider the brochure says 480bhp. Then had the car mapped by RyanG using EcuTek (engine and transmission). Known Ryan from Supra days. Dyno'd at SRR:- Then this came up for sale:- Forge headertank finishes things off nicely: With another service at Sly I added fuel injectors and downpipes. Was heading north of 620bhp, but then brought down to 612bhp and torque at 610... torque was too high for standard rods! Finally decided on my road wheels (will get some 18s for proper track use next year ) and MPSS squared setup, collected them today and had them fitted today - thanks Sly for slotting me in last minute :thumbsup: Here are 2 quick pics:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Did a track day at Silverstone, the full GP circuit in December last 2013. Great fun, even with the freezing conditions, ice and mildly damp track. I am a very average driver, but the GTR is just immense on the track - not bad considering it was on low boost, so about 530bhp!! Only car that got past, was a faster GTR driver Video of the sound from the about half way down the straight (and yes, I am passing a 350z):- On the track day I got warned about the noise of the car, 106.6DB, so after the day, I swapped the ypipe over to a silenced version. Sly also fitted some braided brake lines (as I had problems with pedal feel) and at the same time Sly fitted an amp and rear sub box upgrade, the standard one was shocking!! In July I passed 13000 miles and finished a 1200 mile road trip through France and still love this car! Had a minor issue with the CEL coming on, but Sly sorted that easily - O2 sensor. Sly has fixed a few of my dash rattles and fitted a set of Eibach rollbars. I dropped the car off at Valet Magic for a detail and some other small things:- *detail (touching up of a few stone chips and small marks) *re-wrap bonnet vents (mine were looking a little worn) *re-wrap 1 side mirror (small section was peeling) *big mouth front *removal of rear wing and wrap the bootlid (just cover the open bolt holes, while I decide if I like the look of the car without the spoiler - this is only for on the road and I will be getting a custom spoiler made up for track use) I really like the big mouth front and the rear look is growing on me more and more!! The new bootlid is currently on order and should be on the car in about 4 weeks time A few more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 After a long wait, the bootlid has been fitted Thanks again Sly (I know Im impatient).... Car is a little dirty, but you get the idea! More pics... luckily had a little sun yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Some pics of the GTROC Tour through Europe Thanks to the organizers and sponsors! The rest:- http://s920.photobucket.com/user/grahamcleverly/slideshow/Events/2014/GTROC%20Roadtrip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Attended a Nissan Experience day at Donnington. A couple of owners were invited to give fast passenger laps to unsuspecting people around The Heritage Loop at Donnington. Very short course, but fun nonetheless. We left on Friday and spent 6 hours doing a drive that should have been 2, but this all dwarfed by the fantastic day had on Saturday! Not mine, but Gundum, 1200hp and modified so it can be driven 1 handed!!! And to top it off, I not on got to see my dream car, I got to driven around in it:- Then I got to drive it (dream come true - next I just need to own one....) Absolutely fantastic car and I cannot thank the owner enough!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 The weekend just passed, I attended the On your Marks Asda charity day at Bruntingthorpe again, fast passenger laps for anyone willing.... surprisingly there was quite a few! Need to sort out the videos, but it was a great day out! GTROC stand was the busiest throughout the entire day and raised nearly £3k from passenger rides! 167mph down the back straight was quite cool A video of my missus (Mel) in a R33 GTR, which is running around 750bhp and the owner competes in a sprint series, so can drive. I love this car, its brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Current spec:- Engine K&N panel filters Whifbitz silenced ypipe Milltek downpipes ID 1000cc injectors Forge headertank Stainless steel undertray bolts ECUTek engine map ECUTek gearbox map ECUTek cable Transmission Litchfield bellhousing fix KnightRacer gearbox cooler Handling Projex wheels MPSS tyres (squared) Eibach anti-rollbars 2012 suspension Brakes DBA discs Pagid RS29 pads Braided lines Uprated brake fluid New rear brake clips - rattle fix Exterior Big-mouth front wrap Ducktail bootlid - colour coded Carbon wrapped front splitter Carbon wrapped bonnet vents Carbon wrapped mirrors Carbon wrapped side skirts Carbon wrapped rear splitter Calipers painted black Exhaust tips painted black 4 rear light kit Custom mounting - rear spoiler Interior Carbon wrapped gear surround Carbon wrapped centre console Carbon wrapped vents RoadHawk HD Front camera Rear camera Custom sub box (JL 8", Vibe AMP) Luxury mats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Future plans Brake cooling Transmission cooler Side skirts Custom front bumper Custom rear spoiler Track wheels and R888s More on the audio front Circlips ASNU injectors Full intakes Remap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Very nice indeed mate looks like you have been having lots of fun in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Nice project thread. Subscribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I want it Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Sounds like you are using it as it was intended for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Subscribed to this, in the vain hope that, if the Missus sees me looking at it enough times, I may be allowed to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 cheers all, loving the car, the above 3 years in the making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Good to see your actualy enjoying the car, fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 good stuff dude - looking good - when are we going out for a play :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 good stuff dude - looking good - when are we going out for a play :-) Anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Just back from a track day on Silverstone GP circuit.... was very wet, slippery and lots of oil in places. Still a great turnout from the GTR owners club, 25+ GTRs on track Some short videos:- Some short videos of Mel driving my car with Jake Hill next to her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Looked like a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Looked like a good day Fun, but conditions were terrible.... just couldnt get power down in the wet! One of the regulars, usually does 2 min 20 laps only barely got under 3 minutes. Awesome to see some many GTRs out on track though. Some of the racing clios were silly quick though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Some of the racing clios were silly quick though!!! One of the most fun cars I have ever driven, the grip is absolutely phenomenal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 One of the most fun cars I have ever driven, the grip is absolutely phenomenal! They were so quick, so impressive.... though, one of the GTROC members runs a racing Atom He was bloody quick all day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Some pics Me driving in the morning Me later in the day GTROC instructor (Jake Hill) driving my car with my missus My missus driving with the instructor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I've got to admit, if I was to take a punt on a GTR then it would have to be a red one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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